Chicago Jewish Day School (CJDS) has been selected by the Leading in Hebrew national initiative as the second model school for Hebrew teaching and learning.
The Leading in Hebrew initiative, a selective three-year plus program, was designed by Hebrew at the Center (HATC) to create model schools of Hebrew excellence in regions throughout the country. HATC expects to develop exemplary Hebrew programs, with cohorts of master teacher leaders, that become national demonstration schools.
This effort will be led on the ground by Judy Finkelstein-Taff, Head of School; Tamar Cytryn, Director of Jewish Studies and Campus Life; and Penina Berdugo, Director of Hebrew Curriculum; with the HATC leadership of Tal Gale, Chief Program Officer; and Liat Kadosh, Director of Embedded Expertise. Rosov Consulting will lead the effort to document and assess this initiative.
"We could not be more pleased to see this bold initiative come to Chicago, building upon the strong engagement with Hebrew education that has always been a hallmark of our community," said JUF President Lonnie Nasatir. "This is a terrific opportunity to leverage both the expertise of Hebrew at the Center and CJDS's wonderful faculty, leadership and families, and advancing our shared belief in Hebrew's power to deepen Jewish identity and connection."
For more information, visit hebrewatthecenter.org.
